The Federal Government through the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission has granted fresh tax holidays to 12 companies in the first quarter of this year under the Pioneer Status Incentive initiative, increasing the number of total beneficiaries to 104 companies. The commission disclosed this in its Q1 2024 PSI report released and obtained by our correspondent on Monday. According to the NIPC report, the 12 companies newly given tax holidays for an initial period of three years include Fouani Nigeria Limited; Neway Power Technology Company Limited; Starich Recycle Technologies Company Limited; Gerawa Rice Mills Limited; Shafa Energy Limited; Mafa Rice Mills…
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In 2010, Babalola Williams received the prestigious Akwa Ibom State Governor’s Award for Excellence and the NYSC (National Youth Service Corp) Overall Best Corp Member Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year. This award, bestowed upon only the top 0.001% of corps members, highlights Babalola’s exceptional impact on educational infrastructure and community development. A decade later, the impact of his work continues to resonate, influencing industry practices and inspiring new generations of leaders and project/program managers. As the next batch of NYSC candidates prepare, we revisit Babalola’s remarkable journey to highlight the enduring significance…
Addressing the recent revocation of Heritage Bank’s operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, called for immediate action to protect depositors and maintain confidence in the banking system. In a statement via X on Monday, Obi acknowledged the regulators’ affirmation that the revocation was necessary to enhance financial stability but emphasised the far-reaching impact it will have on Heritage Bank’s depositors. “The latest CBN’s revocation order on Heritage Bank’s operating license and subsequent appointment of NDIC as liquidator of its assets though affirmed by the regulators as necessary at this point…
Transfer Centre Plus: Erik ten Hag has vowed that three new signings will transform Manchester United into top-four contenders; Tottenham join Man Utd in the race for Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly; AC Milan set to reignite their interest in Jakub Kiwior; Kai Havertz sees himself as a No 9 for ArsenalSunday 2 June 2024 10:15, UKThe top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…SUNDAY MIRROR Liverpool have joined the race for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.Manchester City want to secure Erling Haaland to a new contract – in a bid to avoid the prospect of an Etihad exodus next year.Erik ten…
Telegraph back pageTimes back pageStar back pageMirror back pageExpress back page1 of 5Borussia Dortmund cannot afford to re-sign England winger Jadon Sancho, 24, from Manchester United on a permanent basis. (Sky Sports), externalEngland midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, will sign a new contract with Manchester United worth quadruple his current salary after this summer's European Championship. (Star), externalEverton are prepared to sell any of their star players this summer, including England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 30, and 21-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is a target for Manchester United. (Sun), externalTottenham Hotspur could sign England forward Ivan Toney, 28, in a deal…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 37-year-old apprentice, Ayuba Ezekiel, for alleged kidnap and stealing. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on November 24, 2023, at the CMD Road, Ikosi Ketu. Ayuba was employed as a sales boy by the kidnapped victim, Juliana Adamma, a horticulturist. On November 24, 2023, the victim’s brother reported the incident to the police, alleging that he received a phone call from the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N10m in exchange for his sister’s life. This prompted a search of the victim’s residence and garden, where Ayuba was found. Initially,…
The winter transfer window is open!Here you can check out January's significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.For the latest rumours check out today's gossip column, and for a full list of transfers made between October and December visit this page.More news this month: Get updates from every team and competition – managerial changes – collated National League newsWho could be on the move in January?What to look out for in WSL January transfer windowFollow for all the news from your Premier League or Scottish Premiership clubPremier LeagueNoha Lemina [Paris St-Germain -…
A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that his incarceration at the Yola maximum prison, where he spent over three years, impacted his administration positively while he was the president. Speaking in Yola on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Jimeta grade interchange, the first in northern Nigeria, Obasanjo disclosed that his life in prison turned out to be a blessing, especially after he became the president of Nigeria. The former president who lauded Governor Ahmadu Fintri’s performance in the five years of his administration, said that Nigeria will over come its economic woes if half of…
All our updates as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, March 9:Follow Al Jazeera English:source
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